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RIAS FEB 25, 2016
Tiedemann Wealth Management and Presidio Capital Advisors merge in large RIA deal

Combined business will have about $13 billion in assets under advisement.

By Christine Idzelis
RIAS FEB 25, 2016
Advisers leave Wells Fargo to create $4.5 billion RIA firm GYL Financial

GYL joined Focus Financial's network this month as it seeks to expand through acquisition.

By Christine Idzelis
FINTECH FEB 25, 2016
Betterment incorporates external accounts onto its client and adviser platform

“Our goal is to be our customer's central financial relationship, where you do everything in the long term,” said Jon Stein, chief executive of Betterment.

By Alessandra Malito
RIAS FEB 25, 2016
It's easy to become a financial adviser

All you have to do is pass the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination and answer 72% of the questions correctly

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2016
Couple files Finra arbitration claim against Morgan Stanley in connection with energy investment

Attorney claims his clients lost more than $100,000 as U.S. oil prices collapsed.

By Christine Idzelis
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2016
Why it's more difficult than ever to trust financial advisers

A new working paper by business school professors at the University of Chicago and University of Minnesota found that 7% of advisers have been disciplined for misconduct.

By Bloomberg
Just in time for March Madness, SEC to launch ads promoting adviser background checks
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 25, 2016
Just in time for March Madness, SEC to launch ads promoting adviser background checks

The multimedia campaign will include 30-second television and radio spots as well as online and print ads encouraging use of the agency's database.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 25, 2016
Fidelity suspends MetLife annuity sales as insurer mulls breakup

The second-largest U.S. mutual fund company stopped sales of MetLife's annuities in light of uncertainty surrounding a possible sale of its retail unit.

By Bloomberg
RIAS FEB 25, 2016
Boost in SEC examiners to enable closer scrutiny of RIAs

Senior columnist Bruce Kelly says the agency going after conflicts of interest means closer scrutiny of RIAs and their businesses.

By Bruce Kelly
MetLife weighs spinoff of domestic retail business as CEO seeks less oversight
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 25, 2016
MetLife weighs spinoff of domestic retail business as CEO seeks less oversight

After non-bank systemically important financial institution designation, insurer is weighing a possible sale, spinoff or public offering

By Bloomberg
FINTECH FEB 25, 2016
Big data ushers in the predictive future

Broker-dealers are figuring out how to position themselves to deliver on this disruptive technology

By Liz Skinner
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 24, 2016
Wedbush fined $675,000 by Finra and Nasdaq for leveraged ETF trading snafus

The broker-dealer served as the clearing firm for customer Scout Trading, and acted as an authorized participant of various exchange-traded funds.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 24, 2016
SEC nominee Peirce concerned about agency's lack of input on DOL fiduciary

In a confirmation hearing, Hester Peirce expressed concern that the agency has not had appropriate input into the Labor Department rule on investment advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 24, 2016
Ex-JPMorgan broker gets five years for gambling funds away

A former JPMorgan Chase & Co. broker said he stole millions of dollars from customers because his brain was “hijacked” by an addiction to sports gambling.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 24, 2016
Too much gold in your investment portfolio can reduce performance

When clients want to load up on gold, financial advisers need to stress that holding more than 5% of the precious metal can weigh down their portfolios.

By John Waggoner
Financial Engines plans insurance, health care advice for 401(k) participants
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2016
Financial Engines plans insurance, health care advice for 401(k) participants

The 401(k) managed account provider is pushing for more holistic financial planning.

By Greg Iacurci
EQUITIES FEB 24, 2016
Rob Arnott puts a smart-beta bet on value over 'quality' stocks

Plus: Debt-fueled oil boom goes bust, anticipating Buffett's annual letter, and save some bank with these handy apps

By Jeff Benjamin
EMERGING MARKETS FEB 24, 2016
Emerging market debt is starting to look like a sweet deal

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Franklin Templeton and BlackRock are each making the case for a move into emerging market debt.

By Jeff Benjamin
Look for these traits in millennials to find your next millionaire clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 24, 2016
Look for these traits in millennials to find your next millionaire clients

Seek out young clients who exhibit the behaviors that lead to financial success.

By Liz Skinner
Keeping mutual fund cash in perspective
EQUITIES FEB 24, 2016
Keeping mutual fund cash in perspective

Most fund managers want to stay fully invested.

By Jeff Benjamin